INFRACTIONS OF ANY AND ALL RULES COULD RESULT IN IMEEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION!!!!!

LOST CREEK
RACEWAY RULES

LOST CREEK RACING RULES and REGULATIONS

PLEASE READ ALL RULES

INFRACTIONS OF ANY AND ALL RULES COULD RESULT IN IMEEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION!!!!!

GENERAL RULES:

ALL CARS and DRIVERS
are subject to N.H.R.A. rules and regulations.

Passengers allowed
riding in a vehicle that runs 8.60 and slower (1/8th
mile).Passengers
must be 16 and or possess a driver’s license and N.H.R.A. Snell
approved helmet.Passengers not allowed riding during competition.If a vehicle is capable of running quicker than 8.60 than
you must get approval and signature of the track manager.

Return road speed is
30 M.P.H.NO
STOPPING ON RETURN ROAD TO PICK UP PASSENGERS!Pit area speed limit is 10 M.P.H.

NO reflective mirror
tint on any windows outside of factory O.E.M.

NO recreational
riding of vehicles (ATV’s, go-carts, motorcycles, bicycles, any
motorized RV. etc.) in the pit and tow area.The number of seats that are on the pit vehicle
determines maximum amount of riders.This is due to insurance reasons.
It is highly recommended
that all pit vehicles have a red flag for a visual aide for the
racers to see.

Across the starting line burnouts not
permitted in High School / Sportsman / Pro.Dragsters running pro are ok to go across the starting
line for a burn out.

NO water burnouts
with street tires, excluding drag radials and ET Street tires.

ALL safety equipment
must be on until the vehicle has entered the return road.DO NOT remove
your helmet, seat belts, gloves, etc until your vehicle has
entered the return road.It is recommended to leave all safety equipment on until
you have exited your race vehicle back in the pit area.

Vehicles with your
party must be contained within your pit spots and or the
spectator parking area.

Drivers may only
enter one class per car (excluding the diesel drags and flathead
valley challenge)

Two drivers may enter
the same car in two separate classes.

Drivers may enter
multiple classes with multiple cars.

Drivers must ensure
that if one car is used by two different drivers in two
different classes that all the rules are being followed for that
class.Example a car
is used in both Super Pro and Pro, the delay box must be taken
out of the car completely in the Pro Class.Example a car is used in Pro and Sportsman; the trans
brake button must be taken out of the car completely in
Sportsman.The car
must also meet the ET criteria for both classes the car will be
raced in as well.

Cross Talk will not
be allowed in any event where multiple classes compete together
from the beginning of the race event (example: Friday Night
Gambler, Les Schwab Bracket Nationals, and Flathead Valley
Shootout).Cross
Talk however will be allowed if a racer has raced all day using
Cross Talk in their perspective class and then moves into a
championship run off against other classes (example: John
Lescantz Memorial Race, King of the Track Wally Race, Lost Creek
Raceway Championship,

DRIVERS:

Must have proof of
valid driver’s license.

Must have proof of
valid N.H.R.A. license and Membership in cars quicker than 6.39.

Must wear a minimum
of an N.H.R.A. approved helmet.

Must wear all
N.H.R.A. approved safety equipment in vehicles that are required
by E.T.

Must act in a safe
manner or will be asked to leave the facility.

Must at ALL time act
in a professional and courteous manner or will be asked to leave
the facility.

RAINOUTS:

Rainouts and all
uncontrolled weather experiences will be determined and
finalized by track personnel.Lost Creek Raceway will do everything possible to try to
finish any race that is affected by weather.All decisions will be finalized by Lost Creek board
members.

All Non Electronic /
Electronic / Summit Series / Jr. Dragster will be run on a
porta-tree in the event of any uncontrollable weather
experiences. The payouts
and trophies will be awarded as they would on a regular race.This gives the racer the opportunity to try to recuperate
some of their racers expenses.

On any points races
that are affected by uncontrollable weather the racer will be
awarded points as explained in the “Lost Creek Raceway Points
Series” rules.The
racer must be on the premises at the time of the called race to
receive the show up points.

All Friday night
classes and test n tunes will be refunded a rain check in the
event of any uncontrollable weather experiences.Test n Tune tech cards will be given a rain check unless
the racer has entered the burn out box at any time during the
race event.Then the
Test n Tune is considered complete at this time.

All spectators will
receive a rain check in the event of any uncontrollable weather
experiences.

TECH CARDS:

You will be issued a
new tech card each race weekend.YOU MUST COMPLETE,
sign and pass tech before any passes are allowed down the track.After passing tech you must bring your tech card to the
tower to be entered into the computer system.ENSURE THAT ALL
YOUR INFORMATION IS FILLED OUT ACCORDINGLY ON YOUR TECH CARD
PRIOR TO BRINGING YOUR VEHICLE TO TECH.THIS INCLUDES THE INFORMATION LOCATED ON THE BACK SIDE OF
THE CARD FOR SFI CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPIRATION DATES.

NO ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ANY RESTRICTED AREAS!!!!

Possession of any
alcoholic beverages in a restricted area at any time by driver,
pit crew or family members, WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE
DISQUALIFICATION OF THE DRIVER!!!!!

ANY DRIVER CAUGHT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS AND
OPERATING THEIR VEHICLE DURING COMPETITION WLL BE ASKED TO LEAVE
THE FACILITY INDEFINATELY.

TIME TRIALS:

Time trials will be
ran before competition of each race event.With weather permitting it is possible that only one time
trial minimum will be given on each race day.

During competition
when vehicles must qualify for a specific class, time trials
will be completed by session ONLY.Do NOT go to staging until your bracket is called.A racer will not be allowed to qualify outside of their
class run session.

DIAL IN RULE:

You can change
dial-in between rounds but once you pass the head of staging all
dial-ins are FINAL.
You may only dial in as fast and or slow as your competition
class allows.

TIME ONLY PASSES:

Permission must be
obtained from staging, have a T.O. on windows.

Person driving the
car must have completed a tech card or alternate drivers card in
the tower.Tower and
staging lanes must be notified of the time only run and WHO is
driving the car.
Alternate driver must abide by ALL NHRA safety rules.If the car is capable of running quicker than 6.39 (1/8th
mile) than the alternate driver must be licensed by the NHRA.

Cars will be run in
Time Only as time permits.Be prepared at all times to run when called to the line.

LADDERED CLASSES:

All laddered classes
will have ladder posted prior to first round in races that don’t
use a 1st round loser buy back.Racers will be given ample opportunity to notify tower of
any changes needed (i.e. Breakage, Class Change, Ect.)Once the ladders are posted they are final.Changes will only be made to correct tower errors.Each round after will also be laddered until a winner is
determined.Lost
Creek Raceway will do everything in its means to eliminate
multiple buys in one round set by the ladder, however this may
occur on some occasions when buy backs are involved.

Ladders will be
determined by reaction time during one qualifying round session.All Summit Series racers will be given at least one
qualifying session on either Saturday and Sunday race day.Lost Creek Raceway will try its best to allow at least 2
time trials during these events unless unable due to weather or
technical difficulties.Please listen to the PA system to ensure the qualifying
session.During the
Summit Series races held on Saturday we will allow time only
during the later rounds of the first race ONLY..Do not
expect to get time only in the first couple of rounds during the
first Saturday race.

There will only be
only one qualifying session prior to the first round of racing
on race #2 of Saturday.Racers have ample opportunity to make time only’s during
the first race.

This will be the only
qualifying session you will be allowed to qualify your vehicle
for your laddered position.If for some reason you are not able to make the
qualifying session you will automatically be put into the bottom
half of the ladder.
If more than one vehicle does not make the ladder session then
the qualifying position will be determined by racers last name
alphabetically at the bottom of the ladder.

For all classes that
utilize a “1st Round Loser Buy Back” ladders will be
posted starting in round two.

LANE CHOICE:

Lane choice during
competition will be determined by the
flip of a coin, unless otherwise specified during special race
events.Lane choice
does not automatically go to the quicker of the two race
vehicles.

COOL DOWN TIME:

Track officials and
weather permitting will determine cool down time.In the event that possible weather delaying storms are
present, cool down time will be shortened accordingly.

RERUNS:

Any reruns will be
raced in the same lane and same car and driver.ANYONE CAUGHT
DEVIATING FROM THIS RULE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Lost Creek Raceway
has the final say in any race that might be determined a re-run.This rule supersedes any other outside organization (i.e.
Quick 8, Flathead Valley Challenge, Diesel Drags, etc.)

SCOREBOARDS:

Your Dial-In will be
displayed on the scoreboards and dial in boards during
eliminations.In
classes using Cross-Talk a – (dash) will be displayed in front
of the dial in for a racer NOT wanting Cross Talk.This will only be displayed on the dial in board and not
on the score board.
If this is not correct
DO NOT STAGE!
Point to the scoreboard / dial in board to let the starter know
that it is incorrect.THERE WILL BE NO RE-RUNS for incorrect dial in.
IT IS THE DRIVERS
RESPONSIBILITY AND NOT LOST CREEK RACEWAYS.

STAGING:

Deep staging is
allowed.It is the
driver’s responsibility to stage his/her vehicle immediately if
you prefer to deep stage.Once your competitor has staged the starter has the
option of starting the tree immediately once both lanes have
been staged.Do not
wait or hesitate to deep stage.Do not courtesy stage.This responsibility is solely your decision and if the
tree is activated prior to you deep staging then the run is
final.

Courtesy staging is
not mandatory.In
the event that a racer “double bulbs” you the clock does not
start until you light your pre-stage bulb.

ENSURE E.T. IS
WRITTEN PLAINLY AND VISIBLE TO TOWER.THIS IS TO BE LOCATED ON PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD AND
DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW.IF RUNNING A CLASS THAT ALLOWS A PRO TREE
ENSURES THAT IT IS WRITTEN ON YOUR TECH CARD AND NOT ON THE SIDE
OF YOUR RACE VEHICLE.THE TREE CHOICE WILL REMAIN CONSISTANT THROUGHOUT THE
EVENT AND THE RACER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CHANGE IT ONCE THE
RACE EVENT HAS STARTED.

Essential people only
in staging lanes, any minors must be seated in cab of tow
vehicle.Parent must
sign release at the ticket booth in order for children to be in
restricted areas.
All individuals in tow vehicles must be seated in the seat of
the vehicle.

Time limit for
pre-staging is 20 seconds after the 1st car has
pre-staged.Staging
is 10 seconds after both vehicles have pre-staged and one
vehicle has staged.
The tree will be activated after the 10 seconds has elapsed.

Roll-through or
inappropriate staging only allowed in the High School and Junior
Dragster Brackets.

After
your burn out is complete wait for the starter to motion you
forward to stage.DO NOT PULL FORWARD UNTIL THE STARTER HAS MOTIONED YOU TO DO
SO!THIS IS FOR
SAFETY REASONS ONLY.

Ignition: Stutter boxes prohibited.Starting line or high side rev limiter permitted.2 steps, rev-limiters or any other RPM limiting devices,
legal unto themselves but altered or installed so as to function
as a down track RPM controller prohibited.Traction Control Device is prohibited under NHRA general
regulations 9:11.

A 5
Tenths Full Tree or 4 Tenths Pro Tree is allowed in the pro
class.4 Tenths Pro
Tree designations must be written on your tech card prior to
making any passes at the event.If no tree designation is specified on the tech card a 5
Tenths Full Tree will be automatically defaulted to the racer.The racer will not be allowed to change tree preference
during the race event.

Throttle control: the driver must manually operate Throttle.Electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics or any other device
may in no way affect the throttle operation.A dead stop under the carburetor or throttle pedal is
permitted.Throttle
timers, counters prohibited.

Ignition:Stutter
boxes prohibited.
Starting line and or “high side” rev-limiters permitted.2 steps, rev-limiters or any other RPM limiting devices,
legal unto themselves but altered or installed so as to function
as a down track RPM controller prohibited.

Throttle control:
the driver must manually operate Throttle.Electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics or any other device
may in no way affect the throttle operation.A dead stop under the carburetor or throttle pedal is
permitted.Throttle
timers, counters prohibited.

Ignition: Stutter boxes prohibited.Single stage rev-limiters permitted.Rev-limiters or any other RPM limiting devices, legal
unto themselves but altered or installed so as to function as a
down track RPM controller prohibited.Crank trigger ignition system prohibited unless OEM
distributerless ignition

N.H.R.A rules regarding High School apply to ALL cars running
7.00 (1/8 mile) and slower.It is each driver’s and parent’s responsibility to know
the N.H.R.A. rules and abide by them at all times.Failure to abide by all N.H.R.A. mandated rules would
lead to immediate disqualification.

Must
have a parent or guardian complete a parental consent form at
the ticket booth the first race attended.High School racers will NOT be allowed to race or compete
until this form is filled out each year.

Same
rules as Pro or Sportsman apply with the following exception
that delay boxes and trans brakes are NOT allowed.The High School Class is a foot brake class only.No cars quicker than 7.00 allowed.

Must
have proof of valid driver’s license.

Must
wear N.H.R.A. approved safety equipment applicable to the E.T.
of the car being raced.

JR DRAGSTER ET:

5 TENTHS FULL TREE.

Must
have a parent or guardian complete a parental consent form at
the ticket booth the first race attended.JR Dragster racers will NOT be allowed to race or compete
until this form is filled out each year.

Deep staging is
allowed.It is the
driver’s responsibility to stage his/her vehicle immediately if
you prefer to deep stage.Once your competitor has staged the starter has the
option of starting the tree immediately once both lanes have
been staged.Do not
wait or hesitate to deep stage.Do not courtesy stage.This responsibility is solely your decision and if the
tree is activated prior to you deep staging then the run is
final.

All
Jr. Dragster drivers must self-stage, no assistance from anyone
is allowed to pre-stage or stage the Jr. Dragster.

The
starting line official is the only one allowed to push a Jr.
Dragster back in the event that the car has rolled through
during the staging process.

The
starter will only be allowed to pull the Jr. Dragster back
during time trials only.If the Jr. rolls through during eliminations then the
racer will be disqualified.

Must
wear N.H.R.A. approved safety equipment applicable to the E.T.
of the JR Dragster being raced.

JR
Dragster must pit in the designated JR Dragster pit area.This area is located east of the head of staging.

JR
Dragster participants are only allowed to run as quick as the
Jr. Drag Racing rules apply to specific age categories.

LOST CREEK RACEWAY
POINTS SERIES:

Racers
must race at least 50% of the point’s races in order to qualify
for awards in their perspective point’s class.

Every
participant that enters a point’s series race event is
automatically entered in the Lost Creek Raceway point’s series.$5 from every entry will go towards the year-end prizes,
trophies and awards for their perspective class.

In the
event that a race is called due to weather or technical
difficulties, that driver must have paid for his/her entry and
be present and on the premises of Lost Creek
Raceway to receive his show up points.This rule will be strictly enforced.

Points
will only be awarded in the class raced on any race day.Drivers will only be allowed to transfer points from
different classes twice (2 times) a year.Example. A
driver is racing and collecting points in Super Pro during the
year.His / Her
vehicle breaks down during time trials and they opt to race
sportsman for the remainder of the day.The sportsman points accumulated will be allowed to
transfer to Super Pro for that race.This however can only be done twice during the race
season.

The
class that any driver has entered the most points in is the
class that transfer points can be sent to.However if a driver decides to race more than one class
during the Summit Series program they will not be allowed to
transfer points during the race weekend. Example:A driver decides to race multiple classes on one day.The driver has entered race vehicles in Super Pro and
Sportsman.You will
not be allowed to transfer your points between classes on this
situation. The transfer of points will only be allowed when a
racers vehicle is no longer able to compete in the designated
class that they have signed up for.

In the
event of uncontrollable weather conditions “Double Show up
Points” will be awarded in all classes that receive points if no
elimination rounds are contested.If a race has started into the elimination rounds the
points will be awarded for rounds won and regular show up points
only. If a round has
“NOT” been completed then points will “NOT” be awarded for races
ran during that round.The final point’s accumulation will be determined when
the race needs to be called due to uncontrollable weather.

The points structure
for all classes will be as follows.

11 points will be given for entering the
race event.

10 points will be
awarded for wins in round 1 and 2.You must win any round to be awarded the round points.In classes that utilize a first round buy back points
will not be awarded for the round bought back in due to a round
loss.

11 points will be
awarded for wins in rounds 3 and after.

Example:

Joe Racer enters the
event:11 points

Joe Racer loses first
round but buys backzero points

Joe Racer wins round
210 points

Joe Racer wins round
311 points

Joe Racer wins round
411 points

Joe Racers loses
round 5zero points

Total points for John
/ Jane Doe43 points

In the event that there is a
tie in any class at the end of the season the following tie
breaker rule will be applied.

i.The racers will run
off at the last race of the season.
If the race is unable to finish due to weather or track constraints then the tie
breaker will proceed to step ii.

ii.The racer with the
most EVENT wins is determined the winner unless there is a tie you will proceed
to step iii.

iii.The racer with the
most EVENT runner-ups is determined the winner unless there is a tie you will
proceed to step iv.

iv.The racer with the
most EVENT semi finalists is determined the winner unless there is a tie you
will proceed to step v.

v.The winner will be
decided by a flip of a coin if there are ties in steps ii through iv.

Electronics:The
Electronics class will follow the same rules as Super Pro.(SEE SUPER PRO RULES DEFINITIONS).
All racers in Electronics
that DO NOT want Cross Talk must place the letter “N” after
their dial in.
Otherwise cross talk will be used.

BUYBACKS:

With
time and weather permitting, first round loser buy backs may
possibly be allowed during the Electronics / Non-Electronics
classes.Also if
another class is racing during the Electronics /
Non-Electronics.

GAMBLER RACE:

The
gambler race is a winner takes all for classes 16 vehicles or
less.For classes
that are 17 vehicles or more the payout will be 70/30 for the
winner / runner-up.

PAYOUTS:

Payouts and/or awards will be awarded according to car count in
S/P, Pro, Sportsman, Electronics, Non-Electronics and all other
money event classes.
Trophies and/or awards will be awarded for winners of High
School and Jr. Dragster classes.

EXCEPTIONS:

These
rules are subject to change at any time per NHRA and Lost Creek
Raceway Amendments.